Gas Generators Stolen From Lacey Cell Tower: Police

LACEY, NJ — Two natural-gas generators were stolen from a Route 9 cellphone tower in Lacey, police said. The generators cost $25,000 each, according to Lacey police.

The owner of the tower contacted authorities about the theft at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The actor(s) reportedly gained access and disconnected the units.

Lacey police are also investigating these reports of theft and fraud from the past week:

• On Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 4:20 p.m., Officer Andrew Slota responded to the Second Lake Beach for a reported theft. The victim reported that while at the beach, an unknown actor(s) stole personal belongings from inside his vehicle. Included in the theft was various credit cards and an amount of cash.
• On Monday, September 2, 2019, at 10:49 a.m., Officer Randy Plis met with a Township resident that reported identity theft. The caller stated that unknown actor(s) opened fraudulent credit cards in his name. The cards were used to make purchases including a computer valued at $2,344.
• On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at 4:55 p.m., Officer Michael Hutman responded to the Lacey Business Park in reference to criminal mischief. A business owner reported that one of his vehicle’s developed an exhaust leak and he took it for repairs. The mechanic contacted the owner reporting that someone had attempted to cut the catalytic converter from the vehicle. The damage is estimated at $200.

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